Chocolate & Cocoa Recipes

--Ruth Witmer, Stevens, Pennsylvania

No store-bought Easter candy can compare to Mom's homemade chocolate-covered eggs. The heavenly centers have peanut butter, coconut and walnuts....

"The recipe for these scrumptious cookies was handwritten in a cookbook I received from my husband's grandmother," notes Karin Woodbury...

Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my...

"These tender, flavorfufl cookies are so addictive, I always know I have to make a double batch. The family demands...

Divine and heavenly are the words that come to mind when I take a bite of this fudgy, luscious cake....

My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...

Set several plates of these fuss-free brownie cheesecake bites around the house for guests to munch on as they mingle....

I use either French or Vienna bread for this recipe. The Parmesan cheese complements the garlic nicely.

Short and sweet, this recipe will win big with guests no matter how the game winds up. —Loraine Meyer, Bend,...

A barnyard birthday party just wouldn't be complete without cow pies! The kids loved 'em once they got a taste...

This rich, chilled dessert seems to hit the spot on a hot summer's day. The recipe makes a large dessert,...

"Our teacher challenged our class to use the microwave for more than defrosting and reheating leftovers," write Michael Saunders and...

Mom dressed up plain French bread with this interesting, delicious recipe. The combination of paprika, celery seed and butter makes...

Each Christmas, I make about 600 cookies to share with family and friends. The holidays wouldn't be the same without...

A batch of this smooth fudge can be made in minutes, so it’s perfect for a bake sale when time...

I couldn't resist combining my two loves—peppermint and chocolate—in this recipe. These are so easy, but if one breaks in...

This colorful snack mix, shared by Billie Blanton of Kingsport, Tennessee, will satisfy a "sweet tooth" or "salty tooth"!

Tangy from balsamic and mellowed with chocolate, the light vinaigrette stays well-blended. It would add an interesting twist to berries...

This crunchy mix is great for a late night snack, or any gathering. The chocolate-peanut butter combination will satisfy any...

When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...

Since chocolate and peanut butter are two of my granddaughters' favorite flavors, I fix this cake often. It's moist and...

Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best...

When strawberries are in season, I love to make this pretty pie. —Connie Laux, Englewood, Ohio

This recipe won several blue ribbons at our state fair. The made-from-scratch chocolate layer cake topped with a fudgy homemade...

For an adventurous cake, try this recipe. People might need a little coaxing to try it but once they do,...

There's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls...

A friend invited me to go to a cooking demo at her church years ago, and one of the recipes...

My husband and I both enjoy cooking, but the baking is left to me. Our sons loved this chocolaty quick...